By the numbers: 4 key points about birthright citizenship
President Donald Trump’s plan to end birthright citizenship through executive order could save taxpayers billions and significantly reduce future illegal immigration.
State Headliners: Vermont fights ‘sanctuary’ claim in courts as feds withhold millions from police
Vermont seems likely to keep losing these annual grants unless one side or the other gives way, or a federal judge requires immediate action.
Sen. Joe Benning: Let’s move beyond these tribal wars
Those with different opinions, religions or skin color are not the devil incarnate, they are our neighbors.
Ben & Jerry’s ‘comfortable’ supporting group with ties to an anti-Semite
Three of the four founders of the Women’s March have close ties to Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan, an open anti-Semite who they refuse to denounce.
Neil Johnson: School funding goes to developers in Vermont
Tax Increment Financing is a sophisticated way of saying “we’re giving your school funding dollars for the next 20 years to pay for this developer’s dream.” Does Joey really need that sandwich at lunch?
Bernie Sanders can’t commit to serving full Senate term
“The simple truth is I have not made that decision. But I’m not going to sit here and tell you that I may not run. I may. But on the other hand, I may not,” the senator said.
New study questions claims made by carbon tax supporters
A study released Wednesday casts doubt on many of the assurances made by carbon tax supporters, revealing such a fee on emissions would not bring substantial benefits to the environment or the economy.
Trump, first family honor 11 killed in synagogue massacre
The Trumps lighted candles in honor of each man and woman killed Saturday inside the Tree of Life synagogue in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood.
Vermont county sees ‘record number’ of duplicate voter registrations
While the town of Bennington is not seeing a noticeable increase of voter registrations, Town Clerk Cassandra Barbeau has noticed “a record number” of duplicate registrations.
Flemming: New fuel efficiency standards will save lives and money
The Trump administration is rolling back motor vehicle regulations in a way that will likely save lives and money.
State Headliners: As more politicians back pot, state’s doctors warn of steep cost in pain and dollars
The Vermont Medical Society has voted against commercial marijuana, saying it will increase human suffering and state budgetary pressures and do little to hinder the black market.
Roper: Will bond downgrade spark pension reform?
The pension crisis is an issue has been simmering below the public radar for years. Although huge in its potential consequences, it has not received a lot of critical attention for a number of reasons.